To amend title 18, United States Code, to enhance enforcement with respect to material depicting obscene child sexual abuse or constituting child pornography, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
Passed SenateMr. Cornyn (for himself, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. Lee, and Mr. …
Passed Senate (inferred from es version)
Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill enhances federal enforcement against child sexual exploitation by expanding the federal jurisdiction for child pornography production, extending statutes of limitations, and applying stricter pretrial detention rules to obscene visual depictions of child sexual abuse.
Who Benefits and How
Child victims and potential victims benefit from enhanced prosecution tools. Law enforcement gains broader jurisdiction and enforcement capabilities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Defendants charged with child exploitation offenses face expanded federal jurisdiction, longer supervised release, and stricter pretrial detention.
Key Provisions
- Expands federal jurisdiction over child pornography production to include use of materials shipped interstate
- Applies no statute of limitations to Section 1466A (obscene child abuse material) offenses
- Adds 1466A offenses to pretrial detention and mandatory supervised release provisions
- Adds obscene child abuse material to sex offender registration requirements
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Strengthens federal criminal enforcement against child exploitation by expanding jurisdiction for child pornography production, extending supervised release requirements, and enhancing pretrial detention for obscene material offenses.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Close enforcement gaps in child exploitation prosecutions"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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